For buyers who want a light, rust-free shed: 6 x 8 ft of polycarbonate-panel for $1,091.99 ($22.75 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,091.99
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 8 x 5 ft of resin for $968.21 ($24.21 per sq ft).
- 8 x 5 ftFootprint
- 40 sq ftFloor area
- ResinMaterial
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Floor is included, so there is no separate floor to build or buy
- 48 in wide doors fit a mower or bikes
- Maker states a 23 lb per sq ft roof load
- 10-year warranty
- Costly per square foot of floor ($24.21)
- Needs a level base and two people to assemble
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 6418 |
|---|---|
| Size | |
| Footprint | 8 x 5 ft |
| Floor area | 40 sq ft |
| Build | |
| Material | Resin |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin |
| Floor | Included |
| Snow or roof load | 23 lb per sq ft |
| Doors and features | |
| Door width | 48 in |
| Door height | 72 in |
| Other | |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Alternatives in this size
For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 6 x 5 ft of galvanized steel for $300.56 ($10.02 per sq ft).
Amazon $249For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 8 x 4 ft of resin for $519.99 ($16.25 per sq ft).
Amazon $519.99Compare
Compare the Lifetime 8x5 Shed 6418 with any other outdoor storage shed →
More from Lifetime: every Lifetime product ranked.